Job description

We are recruiting an experienced Workers’ Compensation Paralegal to support attorneys in a respected Cleveland law office. This position is ideal for a detail-oriented legal professional who understands Ohio workers’ compensation procedures and can independently manage claims, filings, and deadlines. Responsibilities: • Prepare workers’ compensation claims for administrative hearings • Draft pleadings, claim summaries, correspondence, and other legal documents • Request, organize, and review medical records • Coordinate independent medical examinations and prepare summary correspondence • Monitor case activity, filing requirements, and critical deadlines • Submit documents electronically to courts and administrative agencies • Proofread filings for accuracy and compliance with applicable rules • Assist with depositions, mediations, arbitrations, hearings, and trials • Communicate professionally with attorneys, clients, medical providers, and outside parties • Identify potential issues and escalate them appropriately Qualifications: • At least three years of paralegal experience in a law firm or other legal setting • Working knowledge of Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation and Industrial Commission of Ohio procedures • Paralegal certificate, related degree, or bachelor’s degree preferred • Strong Microsoft Office skills • Excellent writing, proofreading, analytical, and organizational abilities • Ability to manage competing priorities and complete time-sensitive assignments • Sound judgment and a proactive approach to attorney support Compensation and Benefits: • $72,000 - 105,000 per year, based on experience, education, and qualifications • Medical, dental, and vision insurance • Life and long-term disability coverage • 401(k) plan • Flexible spending accounts • Paid time off and holidays • Bonus opportunities • Additional employee benefits

Requirements

Must-haves

Prepare workers’ compensation claims for administrative hearings
Draft pleadings, claim summaries, correspondence, and other legal documents
Request, organize, and review medical records
Coordinate independent medical examinations and prepare summary correspondence
Monitor case activity, filing requirements, and critical deadlines
Submit documents electronically to courts and administrative agencies
Proofread filings for accuracy and compliance with applicable rules
Assist with depositions, mediations, arbitrations, hearings, and trials
Communicate professionally with attorneys, clients, medical providers, and outside parties
Identify potential issues and escalate them appropriately
At least three years of paralegal experience in a law firm or other legal setting
Working knowledge of Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation and Industrial Commission of Ohio procedures
Strong Microsoft Office skills
Excellent writing, proofreading, analytical, and organizational abilities
Ability to manage competing priorities and complete time-sensitive assignments
Sound judgment and a proactive approach to attorney support

Nice-to-haves

Paralegal certificate, related degree, or bachelor’s degree preferred

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Dental

Vision

401(K)

Paid Time Off